No need for Stand Your Ground law in Ohio

3:07 AM,
Jul. 28, 2013

Written by

Advocate editorial board

You're out in public when a robber confronts you with a gun. You either comply and pray, run for your life knowing a bullet is faster or, perhaps, brandish your own concealed weapon and fight back.

Ohio law clearly spells out self-defense rights in your home, vehicle or relative's vehicle. You don't have to retreat to defend yourself, but you also can't chase a burglar stealing your computer out of the house and shoot him in the back. ...